F.P.I AssociationFrench Paranormal Investigations

FAQ

Your questions, our answers.

Can’t find your answer? Write to us — we reply to everyone.

Before contacting us

The questions people ask before daring to write.

Do I need evidence to contact you?

No. No evidence is required. Simply describe what you are experiencing, even if it is hard to put into words. If you have photos, videos or recordings, you can attach them to the form.

I am a tenant — can you come?

Yes, and you do not need your landlord’s permission: you pay your rent, you are at home. Your written consent as the tenant is enough for us.

How an investigation works

From your first message to the final file.

Do you come to my home?

Yes. We work in private homes as well as professional or historic places, throughout France and in neighbouring French-speaking countries, always with the written consent of the owner or the tenant.

How long does an investigation last?

An on-site investigation usually lasts an evening and part of the night. Analysing the recordings (video, audio, sensors) then takes several days before the report is delivered.

What if you find a rational explanation?

That is excellent news, and it happens often. We explain it clearly (electrical wiring, damp, structural noises, ventilation…) and, if needed, point you to the right professional.

Method & equipment

How we work, and with what.

Are you mediums or exorcists?

No, we are neither mediums nor exorcists: we investigate ghosts and spirits with equipment, recordings and historical research, without folklore. We respect all beliefs. We may occasionally carry out a spiritual cleansing, but we never certify that it works: we make no promise of results.

Cost, quotes & donations

What is free, what is not, and why.

Is a paranormal investigation paid?

No, in the vast majority of cases. FPI is a volunteer association: non-priority requests are completely free and funded by donations. Only urgent interventions (priority travel within a few days) are subject to a personalised quotation, sent before any intervention and with no commitment.

What is an urgent case?

A situation that cannot wait: we review the request as a priority, reply within 24 to 48 hours with a quotation (travel, investigation, report) and intervene as soon as possible. You pay nothing until you have accepted the quotation.

How can I support the association?

Through a one-off or monthly donation, a donation of equipment, a partnership, or simply by talking about us. Every bit of support directly funds free investigations.

Can I donate equipment, even broken?

Yes, gladly! Camera, GoPro, POD, laptop, recorder, battery… even broken: our electronics expert will repair it for the association’s needs. Send it directly to our head office: FPI Association, 57 Voie Verdoy, 59820 Gravelines, France.

Confidentiality & discretion

What happens in your home stays there.

Does my information stay confidential?

Yes. Your identity and the address of the place are never published. No content (photo, video, report) is shared without your written consent.

The association

Who we are, where we work.

Do you work abroad?

Yes, on a documented case: Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Monaco and, for exceptional cases, the rest of Europe.

Can I join the team?

Not at the moment: we are unable to recruit. Thank you for your interest! You can follow us and support the association with a donation or by sharing the site.